Fashion Tips

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Take a look at tips on how-to-dress for your body type and view customer reviews, fashion blogger ideas, a fashion glossary, customer photos, lifestyle tips, & more. At Monroe & Main our goal has always been tailoring to flatter real women like us and like you, in misses and plus sizes.

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Tips for storing your winter clothes

Here are some tips for storing your seasonal clothes this spring.

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Winner gets style tips you can use!

Winner Gets Tips You Can Use

Gail received lots of tips and ideas on how to incorporate new styles, prints, and colors into her wardrobe. Take a look at the multitude of different outfit combinations Sue had Gail try on. What a fun day playing dress-up!

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Woman in blue top with ruched waist, multi-color abstract maxi skirt and blue wedges

Secret Strategy #27: A-Line Skirt

The A-line skirt has a very flattering cut. It cinches at the waist and creates an hourglass effect. It accentuates curves in all the right ways.

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Wardrobe Makeover Sweepstakes Video

Sweepstakes Winner Video

The 2014 Wardrobe Makeover Sweepstakes Winner visits Monroe and Main to redeem her winnings! Check out the video of this ultimate experience!

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Congratulations to Gail W. from Ohio for being the Grand Prize Winner of Monroe and Main’s Wardrobe Makeover Sweepstakes 2014!

Vote For Your Fave Winner Look

Congratulations to Gail W. from Ohio for being the Grand Prize Winner of Monroe and Main’s Wardrobe Makeover Sweepstakes 2014!

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Monroe and Main Spring Color Sale

Spring Color Sale

Shop our new spring fashions and take $10 off your $50 order. Our Spring Color Sale is going on only through February 26th.

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27 bloggers sharing their picks of Monroe and Main stunning spring fashions.

Bloggers show off stunning Spring fashions

Bright colors, trendy prints, & stylish shoes are featured here with 27 bloggers sharing their picks of Monroe and Main spring fashions.

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Wardrobe Makeover Sweepstakes Winner

Congratulations to Our Winner-Gail

Congratulations to Gail W. from Ohio for being the Grand Prize Winner of Monroe and Main’s Wardrobe Makeover Sweepstakes 2014!

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Hemming pants 101

Take a look at this guide to hemming pants and jeans using the original hem. 

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Black History Month

February is Black History Month

We celebrate Black History Month in February to reflect and honor the African American heritage of our nation.

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Secret Strategy #19: Try Palazzo Pants

Not only are they as cool and comfy as pajamas, palazzo pants can pair with most any look.

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We Heart Red Sweepstakes

Do you love the color RED as much as we do? Here's your chance to win 1 of 8 RED prizes from Monroe and Main.

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The fabrics of your wardrobe

We did some investigating into the materials that make up our wardrobes. Here is what we found.

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Flattering Fit & Curve-Friendly Fabrics

Secret Strategy #17: Curve-Friendly Fabrics

Shhh. . .it's a secret! This is why our clothes fit so well!! We only use curve-friendly fabrics. It's anything but easy. Find out more!

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a guide to determining your body type

A guide for determining your body type

Take a look at this guide to some common body shapes to help you determine yours.

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Woman in brown ruffle jacket over animal print top and gray pants

Secret Strategy #15: Opposite Focus

Rather than focus on curvy areas for flattery, enhance them by focusing on opposite places.

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Woman in black lace high-low hem tunic and white pants

Secret Strategy #13: Tunics work well

Need coverage for your tummy, hips, or thighs? Tunics work well with your shape. Accentuate your features with soft detailing such as crochet-lace or hi-low hems.

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Periwinkle bra

Secret Strategy #12: The Perfect Bra Fit

Have you ever found that perfect bra fit? The fullest spot of your bust should be directly halfway between your shoulders and elbows, and if your chest is dropping below that, it's probably time to take your measurements and check your sizing.

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Woman in a black jacket and yellow top, holding a red handbag, stands against a brick wall, wearing a patterned skirt.

Blogger Feature-An Old Story Blog

Introducing Hannah from An Old Story Blog. We have worked with Hannah for a few years now. Her blog is so many fashion fun-you just have to love seeing what outfit she's going to wear next!

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25% off on 300+ fall and winter styles; limited sizes and quantities. Hurry, offer ends Jan. 9.

BIG Sale on Fall & Winter Styles

Don't miss our big sale on Fall and Winter items! Save 25% on 500+ styles through January 9!

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Same woman in pink boyfriend blazer worn 2 different ways

Bloggers show off holiday transitional looks

Style, personality, and creative versatility shine with Monroe and Main fashions. Bloggers show unique ways they transition from day to night, casual to dressy, and more!

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Holiday gift guide: Co-worker edition

It can be tricky trying to find a gift for someone from the office. We can help! We've rounded up some holiday gifts that will make anyone smile.

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Secret Strategy #4: Boost Your Bust

Wear sweetheart necklines to boost your bust. They show just a hint of cleavage, while still looking refined.

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Create a mini sewing kit to easily fix wardrobe malfunctions

How to make a mini sewing kit for emergency wardrobe malfunctions

Use items that can be found around your house to create this tiny emergency sewing kit.

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